[HPFGU-Movie] Re: Clothing as a Reflection of Class (was: Draco's Pointy Shoes)

[Missy Gallant]

Steph:

While I also think the Malfoys' clothes are pretty cool, and agree
with you that it makes Lucius, at least, a bit more likeable than he
should be. Draco's slick black suits make him look even more arrogant
than he already is, IMHO. I think the costume designer dressed them
that way to show the class difference between the Malfoys and the
Weasleys. Notice how the Weasley kids all have patched up clothes or
clothes that don't really fit that well? In OotP Ginny had on patched
pants, and Ron's maroon sweater seemed a bit small. They look like
they bought their clothes at a rummage sale. When I saw a couple of
the new photos from HBP with Ron in them, particularly the one where
he's sitting between Harry and Ginny at the Burrow, I just had to
laugh and shake my head for Rupert, who once again is stuck wearing
really horrible costumes. Nothing will match his dress robes in GoF,
though. 

 


But isn't that sort of the whole point?  The Weasley's can't afford the "nice" clothes. But truthfully, I prefer the Weasley's and their ratty clothing.  I don't feel comfortable sitting around in dress clothes and don't really feel comfortable around those who do.  I haven't really thought about it from the actor's point of view, because while Rupert may not have the best costume- he gets a whole lot more screen time than anyone in the Malfoy family.  And truthfully, I still hate the Malfoys- even with their nice clothes.  To me, those clothes just add to the snob feeling I get off them in the books.